PFF ranks Kirk Cousins as top Commanders quarterback in last 20 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:41 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Pro Football Focus has named Kirk Cousins the best quarterback for the Washington Commanders over the last two decades. Cousins played primarily from 2015 to 2017, consistently delivering strong performances with over 4,000 yards and 25 or more touchdown passes each season. Current quarterback Jayden Daniels, who led the team to the NFC Championship Game in the 2025 season, faced injury issues but has shown promise as a rookie. The Commanders are reevaluating their past decisions, particularly regarding Cousins’ departure in 2017, as they continue to seek stability at the QB position.
- •Cousins played for Washington from 2012 to 2017.
- •He achieved over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in all three starting seasons.
- •Jayden Daniels had a strong rookie season in 2025 despite injuries.
- •Cousins has since played for the Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders.
- 6:41 PMYahoo Sports — “Cousins’ Three Year Stretch”: PFF Has Kirk Cousins as the Top Washington Commanders Quarterback Over the Last 20 Seasons
"There has been a lot of question marks at the quarterback position for the Washington Commanders over the last 20 years. Washington’s current quarterback is Jayden Daniels, but he was injured for a chunk of the 2025 NFL season. Daniels did have a tremendous rookie season and led the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game […] The post “Cousins’ Three Year Stretch”: PFF Has Kirk Cousins as the Top Washington Commanders Quarterback Over the Last 20 Seasons appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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